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Review - "The Battle of Hurricane Bridge, March 28, 1863: With the Firmness of Veterans" by Philip Hatfield

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Today the slave auction site in Wheeling is surrounded by modern architecture. No auction block survives. Only a Civil War Trails sign marks the spot.

The Underground Railroad operation nearby helped free African Americans waiting to be sold here and coupled with public opposition the auctions were brought to a close.

We encourage you to find sites like this in your community during #blackhistorymonth. At times these stories are grim but they are also inspiring. Find them and remember them.

This is one of 6 sites you can check out next time you Visit Wheeling, WV. ... See MoreSee Less

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Mason County Memories: Gen. William Henry Powell - The Point Pleasant Register

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Last week, I wrote on Confederate General John McCausland, without a doubt the most famous Civil War veteran from Mason County. However, he wasn’t th

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On This Day in West Virginia History - January 25

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The West Virginia Archives and History web site offers detailed information on the state's history, outlines the documents available in the State Archives, and provides assistance in conducting geneal...

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Our first Focus on Friends installment of 2020 highlights the great work of Harpers Ferry Park Association! https://protectnps.org/blog-post/… ... See MoreSee Less

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Edwin Cole Bearss, Civil War historian extraordinaire, turns 97 this June. Unfortunately, Ed’s health is starting to fail. Tom Broadfoot, of Broadfoot Publishing, released an email today stating, in part, the following:

“Ed Bearss, decorated Marine, wounded at Guadalcanal, author of many Civil War books, leader of thousands of Civil War battlefield tours, sought-after Civil War speaker, Chief Historian of the National Park Service. If your interest is the Civil War Ed has contributed greatly to your interest.

Ed is now 96, and confined to his apartment. He is quite hard of hearing so phone calls and visits are not beneficial.

He much enjoys and appreciates letters, as his wonderful caretaker daughter Jenny says ‘letters make his day.’

So—consider taking a few minutes to write to Ed. Ideas: talk about the books he authored, or recall a tour or speech he gave, thank him for his service as a Marine and a Parks historian; pen any stories you have of the Civil War. If you’ve purchased any books from our recent catalogue of Ed’s books...tell him how pleased you are to have books from his collection...

Tom Broadfoot”

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Ed Bearss
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A national treasure right here!

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West Virginia Senate Adopts Resolution Calling On Frederick Co., Virginia To Join Mountain State

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The West Virginia Senate has adopted a resolution calling on Frederick County, Virginia to join West Virginia. Senate Concurrent Resolution 2 extends an